He appeared before me, in all his splendour. A tailored black suit with a charming red tie. His chiselled jaw lifted with a proud, his lips making a thin line while His eyes a sparkling blue, so much like his fathers, and his soft, feather-like brown hair brushed away from his brow. He was charming and smart. To describe his appearance would be to totally miss the point. He was a king and he didn't give a damn what you thought of the way he looked. He saw the shock register on my face before I could hide it.His face was stern, the look on his face was deadly serious. My drunken state was making it hard for me to control my thoughts and before I could think or say anything he caught my arm and pulled into the room. The room was dark and the smell of alcohol mixed with cigarette smoke hit my nostrils, I could feel my heartbeat… every single pound in my chest. I daren't move, I daren't even breathe, I'm frozen to the spot. I could feel his hot breath, his deep heavy breaths sound nearby
AUTHOR’S POV.Apollo stared at her soft and weightless body on his lap, his mind brought back the thoughts he had when he recognized her while she was standing in front of his door fighting to get free from his bodyguard’s hand. He couldn’t take his eyes off her beautiful yet innocent eyes, Alluringly, she would blink her eyes from time to time, allowing her eyelashes to flutter like the wings of a butterfly as she stared at him in shock.Her eyes were the type of brown that was like sweet chocolate. The chocolate melts at the slightest bit of heat from love, or happiness. But that chocolate can also grow hard from the cold harsh reality that is apparent in this world. Heartbreak, or the depression that she hid from all those around her so well.His eyes moved to her lips as she whispered his name, Her lips were a pale pink that reminded him of a rosebud. The top lip was thinner, but not too thin, and it had a natural cupid's bow; the bottom one was larger and plusher. The memory of h
It was written in block letters and in very beautiful handwriting. There was a glass of water placed beside the paper, I took the glass and gulped it whole. I was beyond scared as I stared at the piece of paper, Who is he? My mind is empty, there was no memory of last night. I turned around and walked out there.As I was walking out, I tried hard to remember what happened last night, How did I end up there? Who was I with? I hailed a taxi and went back home.****I opened the door with a spare key and closed it behind me as I walked inside with my mind running wild with all unanswered questions and this stupid handover was still very effective. I walked to the kitchen and noticed a pink note on the fridge,Drink the juice in the fridge.By the handwriting, I could recognize it as mom’s, A smile made its way up to my lips when I saw it. I reached for the glass of juice placed on the fridge while I folded the paper and placed it on the kitchen counter, by the smell of it I could say thi
CLARISSA’S POV. His blue eyes were fixed on me, I can clearly notice his eyes moving from me to Brooke and his arm around my waist, My gaze was fixed on him, I could also notice his jaw tightening and his fist clenching and unclenching, his eyes moved back to me, eyes fixed on me while his eyebrows furrowed and His glare sucked something out of me, He never looked at any of the rest of the staff, just me, never blinking. There was no softness in that gaze. It was a look that conveyed a bubbling hatred. Disgust perhaps. “Are you okay, Miss Green,” Brooke’s voice broke our trance, my eyes moved to him and noticed the worry in his brown orbs. “Yeah, I’m Okay,” I said with an assuring smile on my lips,“By the way, you look beautiful,” he said, with his eyes staring right at mine and his next action took me off guard, he took my hand in his and moved it to his lips and placed a kiss on the back of it. My eyes automatically moved to Mr.Villin who was now glaring at Brooke. “You came,”
CLARISSA’S POV. My heart is pounding in my chest, I was frozen in the spot, I gulped while I was so scared for my life, he was staring right at me without blinking his eyes, the look on his face clearly says that he’s angry. His words were ringing in my mind over and over again, I was staring at him with fear of what he might do now! “Did you really think you can just walk inside by those stupid things you said to my guards,” he said while stepping towards me, I looked at his face in confusion, “I know you were following me,” he gritted his teeth and I noticed his clenching jaw, he looks scary. “Face the consequence for it,” he said while grabbing my arm and pulling me out of the room, “Mr.Villin, please leave me,” I cried as he pulled me with him, The adrenaline floods my system like it's on an intravenous drip - right into my blood at full pelt. I think my heart will explode and my eyes are wide, letting in every ounce of the fading light. My body is reacting like there's a gor
I didn’t understand what to do and how to defend myself. I felt like my mind had stopped working, what my father did to my mother flashed inside my mind, I hate him for what he did and I hate someone who cheats on their wife and loved ones. I couldn’t process the allegation he had on me, I felt like choking, I will never ever be as a mistress to someone. He was smirking while walking in backwards and maintaining eye contact, he raised his hand up pointing it to me, “You’re next,” he said while tilting his head and beginning laughing like a maniac. “George!” he yelled before walking behind the woman’s chair and leaning his hands over the top slat, the door opened and a bulky man with big moustaches and brown eyes dressed in a black suit walked inside,“Yes, boss!” He asked while walking inside and stopping beside me, I glanced at Mr.Villin to see him looking at me with a wicked smile on his face. “Tie her up!” He said staring at me, “NO!” I said stepping back but his guard caught m
CLARISSA’S POV. I was staring at him not knowing how to react to what he just said, I could clearly see his dual personalities here but I’m afraid what he might do now as I’m familiar with Apollo but not with Cyrus. He was looking at me, with a smirk on his face, “I came to see you once!” he said checking his right-hand fingers while folding his arms over his chest and leaning his back against the table.I stared at him confused, he glanced at me and raised his perfect thick eyebrows up, “Of course you don’t remember,” he rolled his eyes sarcastically, “I think you remember Apollo! talking about his stupid useless plan with you! About the party!” He said with a chuckle, I nodded my head and stared at him without blinking my eyes. After a sec it hit me when I first entered the office that day I noticed the way he was looking at me, like checking me out and memorising everything, he didn’t talk much, just kept on staring at me and when I asked him what he wanted to talk about! he jus
CLARISSA’S POV:- “Cyrus!” I yelled trying to pull my hands out of those ropes but I couldn’t, blood drops began falling from my wrists to my dress as I continued to pull,“Please listen to me!” I said but I could see him ignoring me completely, his complete attention was on the woman in the chair. “Are you insane!” I screamed when I noticed him closing her mouth and nose with his big palm,“You’re Killing her!” I screamed while sobbing uncontrollably, “She’s taking more time than estimated,” He said while moving his hands off her face, he turned around and faced me with a smirk playing on his lips, “1” he began counting while staring right at me, hearing him I stopped sobbing and looked at her, she was breathing more shallow and her chest was raised and falling in a slow manner. Tears were running down my cheeks while I was staring at her not knowing what to do, “2” his voice made me move my eyes towards him, I noticed pure excitement in his eyes and it shocked me to no end. “P
While I closed my eyes, everything Romulus said rushed to my mind, Rage filled my body when I recalled what Juliette did to Apollo, I have to confront her for it. She has no right to do those things to him and how dare she say those nasty words to my Apollo! By just looking at him, women wet their panties and they do everything to have him. He has every single thing that any woman craves for. I felt him kiss my shoulder and push my hair back, “Please stop crying, Clarissa!” he added, I drew back and glanced at him. He wiped my tears and picked up my hands in his while dragging them to his lips and kissing my knuckles. Our perfect moment was ruined by a Romulus, we heard him clear his throat and looked at him. He was clearly trying not to smile. I blushed and looked away, “Brother!” he said while strolling to Apollo. “You had to ruin it!” he said while glancing at him, Romulus chuckled “How are you feeling?” he asked with concern evident in his voice. “I’m okay!” he responded flatly
Clarissa POV:- I have to ask Romulus about it right away, I thought and turned to Romulus who was strolling back to me after leaving Benjamin outside. “What happened to him at 7?” I asked and I noticed his shoulders sank and he held a weak sigh. “My grandmother… After losing my grandfather, she has changed, my mother didn’t know the condition my grandmother was in and let her take Apollo to her home… Grandma used to beat him a lot when he did things wrong and abused him… he was so scared of her that he never said any of us about it and tolerated her for years… Cyrus had come to the light to make my grandmother stop beating and he even defended Apollo and told everything she did to my mother… After seeing what my grandmother is doing to Apollo with her own eyes, my mother stopped sending him to her… Cyrus hated my mom for sending Apollo to my grandmother but what he doesn’t know is… that my mother... didn’t want my brother to witness what my father was doing to my mom… she wanted to
Tears were rolling down my eyes as I glanced at him, I had to save him and help him… I can’t see him like this! “Hello,” Romulus answered, “Rom-Romulus,” I cried while holding the phone, “Clarissa?” He replied with concern in his voice. “Apo-Apollo,” I tried to make words but I was sobbing, “What happened, Clarissa, What happened to my brother? Please stop crying and tell me…” he yelled with evident panic in his voice. “He-He fell unconscious, please come here,” I cried, “Okay, please stop crying and be with him, I will be there soon, be strong!” he said and hung on me. I walked back to Apollo and sat down near him, “Apollo!” I cried but there was no response, “Please open your eyes,” I moved my hand under his head and pulled him on my lap, tears rolling down my eyes while yelling for him to open his eyes. Hearing my cry the butler and maids came to the living room, “Bring water,” I asked looking at the butler, he nodded his head and ran to the kitchen. “Apollo!” I shook him
Clarissa’s Pov:- I swallowed visibly while debating what to ask him, I know nothing about Shade, I’m confused but I had been researching about this as I had to handle Apollo while staying here. I had read how to behave with a person with MPD, I made myself remember it. “I-I want to talk to Apollo? Please let me!” I asked with a smile, My heart was beating rapidly while I felt tensed and nervous about him. I noticed the way his eyes moved to my face to my body which made me self-conscious, “You’re Clarissa?” he asked, I noticed that his accent was different, the way he said my name sounded different. I nodded my head in response and maintained the smile. “I have 'eard a lot about you, Nice meeteng you,” he said while extending his hand towards me. I forced a smile and took his hand, he has an Irish accent.“You too,” I replied, “I'm shrry but I can't allow you to talk to Apollo, as de topic will cause him pain and I can't allow dat,” he said politely, I was disappointed at his rep
I took my phone from the handbag and dialled his number; my heart was pounding against my ribcage making me very nervous. After a few rings, he answered, “Clarissa?” He said through the phone, “I...I want to know when you’re coming home,” I said while placing a hand on my raised chest. “I will be there in a minute,” He said while chuckling a bit which made me blush, “O-Okay,” I shuddered and hung up on him, I controlled my breathing and smiled while shaking my head, “Stupid,” I hit my head with my hand while walking towards the bed. I waited anxiously for him; I couldn’t wait to ask him. What will you ask him? Is Juliette your submissive or lover? Jesus! You are an idiot Clarissa! My subconscious yelled at me. What if he doesn’t tell me about her? What if he doesn’t have any feelings for me? What will I do? My chain of thoughts was broken when I heard footsteps coming towards my room, I quickly pulled my cover over me and closed my eyes, pretending to be asleep.I could hear th
“Is it...is it…” I shuddered, I was shocked and words weren’t coming out of my mouth, my mind wasn’t taking the information in. “Yes, what you’re thinking is right!” he replied, “Wh..what!” I whispered while biting my lower lip and placing my palm over my face, “Don’t worry, Apollo ended it and he’s no more in touch with her,” he continued, but his words didn’t ease my doubts nor this feeling I had in my chest. What is this feeling! Am I hurt? Or is it something else? Sensing my silence Romulus spoke up, “Clarissa! You must talk to Apollo about that but… I have to warn you! This topic is a bit sensitive to him and he can get upset about it… you need to choose your words very carefully if you want to talk to him about Juliette,” he said and I could concern in his voice, “Okay,” I replied and sighed deeply, I want to know this relationship he had with Juliette, I don’t know why? Is it my curiosity? Why do I feel like I have a right to know everything about Apollo? I feel kind of o
The drive back to Apollo’s house was quiet, he didn’t say anything and kept his complete attention on the road. I was left with many questions and confusion and I couldn’t wait to ask all those burning questions to Romulus. We walked to his bedroom, and as soon as we stepped in, he claimed my lips hungrily kicking the door shut and unzipping my dress and ripping it off my body. ***I woke up feeling his hot breath against my neck, without waking him up I got up from the bed and tiptoed to the bathroom. I opened the cabinet in the bathroom and took a morning-after pill. I quickly took a shower and got dressed. When I walked out of the walk-in closet, I saw Apollo getting up from the bed and wearing his pants. “Good morning!” I said, looking at him. He glanced at me and smiled while pushing his hair back with his fingers, he looked cute while doing that with his morning face and sleepy eyes. “Good Morning,” he replied, walking to me, he kissed me on my cheek and walked inside the ba
CLARISSA’S POV:-I glanced at Apollo and saw him clenching his jaw, I placed my hand on his thigh. He glanced at me and I smiled trying to ease the tension. He blinked at me and I noticed a small smile appearing on his lips. I could feel everyone’s eyes on us but my attention was completely on him. His electrifying blue eyes bored into mine, sending chills all over my body, I looked away before I lose my control and smiled at Mathew, who was smiling at us with adoration evident in his eyes. “Clarissa, I’m happy to see you here,” he said with a genuine smile on his face, “Thank you, Mr. Mathew!” I replied, “Let me introduce my family to you,” he said, turning towards the person beside him. “My wife…” he said looking at His wife, who smiled at him with love and affection, “This… Is our 2nd born and…” he said looking at Jacob, “That’s our firstborn... “ he said looking at the person sitting beside Jacob dressed in a grey suit, “...Thomas,” he said. Thomas smiled at him and turned h
LYDIA’S POV:- Please leave for christ sake, I mumbled as I watched Simon search for me. Because of the darkness around, I had an opportunity to hide but the way he was searching for me made it hard for me to hide. I watched him push his blond hair back with his fingers in frustration, he kicked a rock in front of him in anger and turned around. I desperately waited for him to leave while placing my hands over my mouth. I peeped out and saw him walk back to his car, he opened his car door and stepped inside and drove away in anger. I released a breath I was holding and slowly got up and looked around me, there was no one here, other than me. I swallowed hard while tears rolled in my eyes, how will I go back! I asked myself as I walked towards the road. I walked through the way we came from London, it was dark and I was all alone, my body was shivering while a cold breeze hit my body. I wrapped my hands over my chest and began rubbing my shoulders. Tears ran down my cheek while the